Emergency services were called to a bonfire which got out of control in Bridport

THE lengthy process to begin constructing a roundabout at Miles Cross on the A35 near Bridport is underway.

Councillors who have won the recent Bridport Dorset by-election have expressed their delight at assuming the positions

The town clerk of Lyme Regis has resigned from his role after more than a decade after significant pressure and alleged abuse from traders on the seafront

A dash of yellow has brightened the streets of Beaminster, with new town‑themed flags fluttering above shopfronts ahead of Dorset Day

A 77-year-old man has appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court charged with three counts of making indecent photographs of children.

A pub in west Dorset remains closed following a huge fire at the start of the year

A charitable organisation has paid tribute to a ‘good friend’, public servant and former veteran of west Dorset.

Train services in the Southwest are at a standstill affecting travel across Dorset

A unique weekend of pilgrimage, music and celebration honouring Dorset’s patron saint, St Wite, is taking place this weekend

The one-woman show Titania, starring Nia Gwynne, will be performed at the Lyric Theatre in Bridport on Thursday, June 25 from 7.30pm.

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Pet owners have been warned to keep their dogs off the beaches during the heatwave as vets care for sick animals

A woman is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal crash in Dorset

THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit Dorset this afternoon after yet another hot day

Here are three quiet Dorset beaches — including hidden coves and quiet bays — perfect for enjoying the UK heatwave without the hustle and bustle.

A west Dorset charity is celebrating its 10th year of service by shouting about its amazing work

As a May heatwave continues to grip the county, this historic Dorset lido offers the perfect place to cool down and unwind

Jurassic Fields Festival will take place from August 14 to 16 at West Bay Fields, near Broomhill Farm in Bridport. Headliners include Scouting For Girls.

A unique weekend of pilgrimage, music and celebration honouring Dorset’s patron saint, St Wite, will take place on May 30 and May 31, ahead of Dorset Day.

Public Footpath W1/1 in Bridport will close from 25 May to 3 July 2026 for National Grid works. Salway Ash road closures for Wessex Internet fibre installation.

TEMPERATURES in west Dorset will be hotter than Hawaii today with yet more sunshine set for the county as thousands of visitors take advantage of the sunny weather

Two men who used a fake banking app to trick 27 unsuspecting sellers into handing over expensive items have been jailed.

A quirky west Dorset festival has been hailed a success once again.

Hotels from Bournemouth, Lyme Regis, Evershot, Studland and more were named among the top 250 in the UK by The Telegraph

AN AMBER health alert for high temperatures has been issued across the south west with an increased risk to vulnerable people.

An expert has settled the debate which leaves Brits wondering if they should open or close their windows during a heatwave.

The record for the hottest May day was broken again today (Tuesday, May 26), with provisional temperatures reaching 35C in London.

A major Spanish airport has issued an update to passengers after closing down for a month, resulting in the cancellation of all flights.

Residents fear that long-running road works following a landslide could throw one of west Dorset’s biggest days into chaos, with no guarantee that temporary lights will be gone in time for the return of a fair

Here are the hidden and surprising meanings of many Dorset place names you are familiar with

A Dorset reader says the old Three Cups Hotel in Lyme Regis should be sold or compulsorily purchased and turned into housing for local people.

Brits are being warned about a common 30-minute sunscreen mistake that experts say can cause premature ageing and risk of sun damage.

The UK is expected to see its hottest bank holiday on record with “historic” temperatures of 34C predicted in parts of the country.

10,000 people in England have been diagnosed with lung cancer through the NHS mobile scanning scheme.

Residents living beneath a busy and dangerous road have been left feeling vulnerable after it took four months for the council to fix a fence which was destroyed when a car crashed into a house

Police have apologised for 'any distress or disruption caused' following an incident in Bridport

Try this stunning Dorset walk through ancient woodland, Roman roads and historic hunting grounds once loved by kings. Full route, tips and highlights included.

Explore the story of Daniel’s Knowle near Beaminster, a hidden Dorset graveyard linked to the Monmouth Rebellion and a remarkable escape.

Bridport’s Electric Palace is celebrating 100 years but is now up for sale. Take a nostalgic look back at the Dorset cinema’s history.

From pub classics to coastal seafood - these are the best value restaurants in west and south Dorset, according to reviews from those who've eaten there

Here's the story behind Dorset’s blue pool at Furzebrook, the colour-changing lake where nothing can live

Ecojet Airlines, Ascend Airways, and Zenith Aviation Limited have all fallen into administration or liquidation in 2026.

Part of the A35 is closed due to a crash at Dorchester - as drivers are warned to avoid the area

Residents have raised concerns after several dogs have mysteriously become ill in west Dorset

A breast cancer survivor from west Dorset has taken to the skies in a daredevil move to raise money for a charity that helped her through one of the toughest chapters of her life

A highly acclaimed chef from west Dorset has returned to his roots and opened a restaurant in Lyme Regis

90s pop star Chesney Hawkes has long had a special connection to Dorset, shaped by his friendship with Cerne Abbas resident Vic Irvine, who sadly passed away in 2025.

The woodworking specialists have secured a future under new ownership following a challenging period for the wider retail sector.

A reader has told of their concern about planned changes to GP sick notes for mental health sufferers